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K5 DFU

2015 BMW 120

Orange Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

159,958 mi
Last recorded159,958 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 BMW 12056,516 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 DFU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2015
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 159,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nsf/nsf/osf tyres worn slighlty on inside edge

Pass 25 Oct 2024 140,788 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 140,677 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2023 119,273 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 98,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 77,673 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 62,556 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 53,567 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 45,532 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 32,418 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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K5 DFU is a 2015 BMW 120 in Orange with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2015 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 56,516 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K5 DFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 11 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K5 DFU registered?

K5 DFU is a 2015 BMW 120, first registered on 31 January 2015.

Is K5 DFU safe to buy?

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